FutureFive Australia - Consumer technology news from the future

VR headsets stories

Person vr headset laptop glowing globe shield encrypted home

ExpressVPN launches VR app & hybrid browser extension

Last month
#
data protection
#
vpns
#
cybersecurity
ExpressVPN debuts a Meta Quest VR app and hybrid browser extension, offering switchable browser-only or full-device VPN protection.
Person using vr headset with floating books and training icons transforming into 3d virtual scenarios

SkillsVR unveils AI tool to rapidly convert training into VR

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
#
digital transformation
#
ai
#
ar, vr & metaverse
SkillsVR launches AI tool GenerateVR, turning static training materials into interactive VR modules rapidly, boosting immersive learning accessibility and scale.
Modern vr headset hologram technology vs obsolete av cables monitors office

Businesses chase AV innovation but struggle with old systems

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
#
network infrastructure
#
digital transformation
#
supply chain
One in 10 businesses invest in holograms and avatars, but outdated AV systems and infrastructure hinder productivity and innovation benefits.
Alk9qfsi

Enviz partners with Hall & Hart to bring VR to home design

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
#
martech
#
personalisation
#
cdp
Enviz partners with Hall and Hart to transform home design with VR, offering clients an immersive experience that improves visualisation and decision-making.
Techday 74eba853a5ea0a80e381

Mentor Group unveils VR tool to boost sales training

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
education, learning & training
#
headsets
Mentor Group has launched a VR training tool that boosts sales skill retention by 75%, offering immersive, customisable scenarios via wearable headsets.
Meta quest 3 01

Hands-on Review: Meta Quest 3 VR headset

Mon, 15th Jan 2024
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ar, vr & metaverse
With the addition of mixed reality via the device's colour pass-through cameras, could this be the next generation of consumer VR headsets?.
Htc vive xr elite 00

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive XR Elite

Fri, 20th Oct 2023
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
gadgets
#
htc vive
The HTC Vive XR Elite is a next-generation VR headset that offers a lighter, more comfortable experience for users, but with a hefty price tag of £2,000.
Gettyimages 1403319945

AR/VR headset shipments down in Q1 2023, according to IDC

Sat, 3rd Jun 2023
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
mobility
#
analyst report
According to IDC, AR/VR headset shipments will slow in Q1 2023 as the market awaits wide availability of next-generation headsets.
Psvr 2 1

Hands-on Review: PSVR2 virtual reality headset (PS5)

Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ar, vr & metaverse
Sony has released its new PSVR 2, boasting improved specs and new features, but the high price tag may put some gamers off.
Htc vive flow 00

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Flow headset

Mon, 12th Sep 2022
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ar, vr & metaverse
HTC Australia sent over their Vive Flow headset for me to try out. It's a lighter and more stylish alternative to regular VR headsets.
Vive focus 3 01

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Focus 3 VR Headset

Mon, 20th Sep 2021
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ar, vr & metaverse
HTC's Vive Focus 3 is a standalone VR device targeting the corporate market, completing HTC's range of VR solutions.
Vive

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset

Mon, 31st May 2021
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ar, vr & metaverse
The HTC Vive Pro 2 targets professional users and gamers alike, offering improved visuals and a robust design.
Gettyimages 909336436  1

Doctor Who fans: This one's for you

Thu, 23rd May 2019
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ar, vr & metaverse
Doctor Who fans can step into a new VR adventure, Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, launching this September with Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor.
Vive focus plus lrg

HTC Vive launches new VR innovation at MWC

Thu, 21st Feb 2019
#
digital signage
#
displays
#
ar, vr & metaverse
HTC Vive unveils Vive Focus Plus, a premium VR standalone headset with dual 6DoF controllers and improved portability.
Thinkstockphotos 915042004

IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won't last

Thu, 6th Sep 2018
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
htc
#
oculus
Despite global shipment numbers dropping by more than a third, the market outlook is still positive an IDC Tracker report shows.